This file contains writing prompts for 2nd grade for each day of the months of October, November, December, January, February, March, April, and May. The days can be changed for the calendar year. My students keep a writing journal in their desks

For each story in the Scott Foresman 2nd grade book, I have created Fluency Phrases. These are phrases from the story that can be used for timed readings. Rather than giving students random timed readings, I created a sheet of Fluency Phrases for

This product is for the Pearson 2nd grade story, Iris and Walter. It is a tic-tac-toe board with activities that go with the story. It includes vocabulary, spelling, response, and comprehension activities. Students may choose 3 of the 9 activities.

For each story in the Scott Foresman 2nd grade book, I have created Fluency Phrases. These are phrases from the story that can be used for timed readings. Rather than giving students random timed readings, I created a sheet of Fluency Phrases for

Pearson, 2nd Grade, Unit 1, Week 1: Iris and Walter
This document contains questions from the story for each day of the week. You may choose to use the questions as Exit Slips individually or in groups, as homework, in Reading Groups, or however

For each story in the Scott Foresman 2nd grade book, I have created Fluency Phrases. These are phrases from the story that can be used for timed readings. Rather than giving students random timed readings, I created a sheet of Fluency Phrases for

This package includes multiple choice Spelling Tests for the stories in Pearson, Unit 1. I use these for students who may have an IEP that requires testing using multiple choice. I also use the multiple choice tests for retesting students who may

For each story in the Scott Foresman 2nd grade book, I have created Fluency Phrases. These are phrases from the story that can be used for timed readings. Rather than giving students random timed readings, I created a sheet of Fluency Phrases for

For each story in the Scott Foresman 2nd grade book, I have created Fluency Phrases. These are phrases from the story that can be used for timed readings. Rather than giving students random timed readings, I created a sheet of Fluency Phrases for

2nd grade, Pearson, Unit 1, Week, 1: Iris and Walter
This product contains a Power Point presentation for each day of the story including writing skills and grammar skills. It also includes many documents that will go along with Iris and Walter. The

Pearson, 2nd Grade, Unit 1, Week 2
I am a visual learner and I can understand material if presented through visual aides. Therefore, I have created the lessons for each day in Reading, Writing, and Grammar using Power Point presentations. This is a

For each story in the Scott Foresman 2nd grade book, I have created Fluency Phrases. These are phrases from the story that can be used for timed readings. Rather than giving students random timed readings, I created a sheet of Fluency Phrases for

Pearson, 2nd Grade, Unit 4: Frogs
This document contains questions from the story for each day of the week. You may choose to use the questions as Exit Slips individually or in groups, as homework, in Reading Groups, or however best fits your

This product consists of two tables in which students can keep a record of their Reading Test Scores and their Spelling Test Scores for all 5 of the Unit 1 stories. My students keep this in their data notebook so they have a record of their test

This package includes the Spelling lists for all 5 stories in the Unit. For each story, I have taken the spelling list and sorted the words according to the Spelling rule for the week. (For example: er, est; VCVe- a-e, i-e, o-e, u-e). This will help

This package includes the Spelling lists and multiple choice tests for all 5 stories in the Unit. For each story, I have taken the spelling list and sorted the words according to the Spelling rule for the week. (For example: er, est; VCVe- a-e, i-e,

For each story in the Scott Foresman 2nd grade book, I have created Fluency Phrases. These are phrases from the story that can be used for timed readings. Rather than giving students random timed readings, I created a sheet of Fluency Phrases for

For each story in the Scott Foresman 2nd grade book, I have created Fluency Phrases. These are phrases from the story that can be used for timed readings. Rather than giving students random timed readings, I created a sheet of Fluency Phrases for

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been a teacher for 9 years. For the first 3 years of my teaching career, I taught at an inner-city school. There I taught 4th grade for 2 years, then I taught a 4th/5th split for 1 year. I wanted to be closer to home so I took a position as a 2nd grade teacher at a small rural school in my community. I have been teaching 2nd grade for the past 6 years. I love teaching 2nd grade!! It's so rewarding watching my students grow into fluent readers who love to read with expression.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Every student is unique, therefore, each student learns differently. In my classroom, I do my best to reach all of my students. I am a visual learner so I always use a Power Point or other visual aide so students can visualize what is being taught. I cannot stand for my classroom to be quiet or for students to be sitting in their seats for the entire day. I know I have difficulty sitting still so I do not expect my students to be able to sit quietly for 8 hours. Often times, my students will act out their vocabulary words or move around the room to solve math problems. Those are just a few activities we use in my class.
I also use a lot of teamwork in my class. Students have the chance to review or practice new material by working within their groups. Sometimes students have the ability to teach their peers a specific material in a way that I may not. With this classroom management style, students also are rewarded for their behavior, being responsible, and for their academics success. Students earn points for their team for having their materials, a positive attitude, hard work, and cooperation. Teams are rewarded weekly and monthly for having the most points. At the end of the nine weeks, each member in the group with the most points are given a big reward. (tickets to a minor league ballgame, a gift card, a small prize, etc) I have found that this classroom management technique promotes hard work, cooperation, and positive attitudes. Students want to work hard so their group can succeed. It's amazing watching the students working to reach a common goal and succeed!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I graduated from West Virginia State University in 2005 with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education. I will soon begin working towards my Masters in Education Administration. One day I would like to become a elementary school principal. However, I don't think I am ready to leave the classroom for at least a few more years.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am a full time single mother to two amazing young men. My oldest is in high school this year and my youngest is in the 5th grade. I am totally devoted to my job and my two boys which keeps me very busy!!! I know I put way too many hours into my work, but I want my students to learn and succeed and I am always looking for ways to do so! I hope you enjoy my products and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask!